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Calexico Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 8,353 students in Calexico Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Calexico Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
12 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
8,353 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
359 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
District Rank
Calexico Unified School District, which is ranked #1699 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 79% has decreased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1656 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
29%
Graduation Rate
79%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.03
0.64
# American Indian Students
5 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
13 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
12%
# Hispanic Students
8,234 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
99%
55%
# Black Students
5 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
35 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
n/a
21%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
46 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
566
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
503
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
579
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
602
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
547
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
606
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
640
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
649
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
663
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
628
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
746
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
809
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
815
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,000 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,515 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$159 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$155 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,000
$21,485
Spending / Student
$18,515
$19,787
Best Calexico Unified School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Calexico High School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1030 Encinas Ave.
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3980
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3980
Grades: 9-12
| 2,836 students
Rank: #22.
Enrique Camarena Jr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 E. Rivera Ave.
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3808
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3808
Grades: 7-8
| 669 students
Rank: #33.
Cesar Chavez Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1251 E. Zapata St.
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-6400
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-6400
Grades: K-6
| 790 students
Rank: #44.
Jefferson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1120 E. Seventh St.
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3812
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3812
Grades: K-6
| 631 students
Rank: #55.
Blanche Charles Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Kloke Rd.
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3910
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3910
Grades: K-6
| 452 students
Rank: #66.
Aurora High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1391 Kloke Rd.
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3940
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3940
Grades: 9-12
| 155 students
Rank: #77.
Mains Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
655 Sheridan Ave.
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3900
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3900
Grades: K-6
| 416 students
Rank: #88.
William Moreno Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1202 Kloke Rd.
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3960
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3960
Grades: 7-8
| 643 students
Rank: #99.
Rockwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Rockwood Ave.
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3832
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3832
Grades: K-6
| 579 students
Rank: #1010.
Dool Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 Encinas Ave.
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3820
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3820
Grades: K-6
| 645 students
Rank: #1111.
Kennedy Gardens Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Rockwood Ave.
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3842
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3842
Grades: K-6
| 530 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pinnacle Hall Community Day
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1391 Kloke Rd.
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3914
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3914
Grades: 6-12
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Calexico Unified School District?
Calexico Unified School District manages 12 public schools serving 8,353 students.
What is the rank of Calexico Unified School District?
Calexico Unified School District is ranked #1699 out of 1,931 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Calexico Unified School District?
99% of Calexico Unified School District students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Calexico Unified School District?
Calexico Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Calexico Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,515 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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